US Bridges

Gordon Creek Road over Draw

GoodPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 04.0 MI S of Corbett · Structure no. 51C13 000 00001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Creek Road over Draw is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gordon Creek Road over Draw in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGordon Creek Road
CrossesDraw
Location04.0 MI S of Corbett
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48887, -122.27777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2020)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Creek Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Creek Road over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Creek Road over Draw carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Creek Road over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Creek Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.